I was in the city of Joppe praying, and I saw in an ecstasy of mind a vision, a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners, and it came even unto me.
Acts 11:2 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision 0 And this was done three times: and all were taken up again into heaven. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party [certain Jewish Christians] found fault with him [separating themselves from him in a hostile spirit, opposing and disputing and contending with him], American Standard Version (1901) And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, Common English Bible When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, when Peter had gone up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision argued against him, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, |
I was in the city of Joppe praying, and I saw in an ecstasy of mind a vision, a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners, and it came even unto me.
7 Now, whilst Peter was doubting within himself, what the vision that he had seen should mean, behold the men who were sent from Cornelius, inquiring for Simon's house, stood at the gate.
And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
3 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying: Men, brethren, hear me.
Grace be to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all; making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing,
The aged women, in like manner, in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well: